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Who we are

The NKY Bandits are Northern Kentucky's leading  youth football program. Founded in 2014, the Bandits were formed as a recreational team that plays at a high level of competition.

The Bandits are currently able to accept registrations from players living in the Conner School District. Players are from grades pre-K through 6th grade. 7th and 8th graders graduate to Cougars Middle School Football.

With a focus on football fundamentals, the Bandits also enforce strict guidelines for players to excel off the field in school and community. 

In just ten seasons, the Bandits football programs have achieved more success than any other Northern Kentucky program.

  • 10 National Championships
  • 18 Super Bowl Championships
  • 1 River City Classic (Tiger Bowl) Championship
  • 3 National Championship Runner Ups
  • 26 Super Bowl appearances
  • 12 Conference Championships

Registration for the 2024 Fall Football & Cheer season will open in early 2024!

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2023 Bandits & Cougars Success

Congratulations to our 2023 Bandits and Cougars Champions and Runners Up!

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Junior Youth Division - c/o 2031)

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Midget Division - c/o 2032)

Rivertown Rumble Runner Up (12U | 7th Grade - c/o 2029)

2022 Bandits & Cougars Success

Congratulations to our 2022 Bandits and Cougars Champions and Runners Up!

Battle in Rocky Top National Champion (14U | 8th Grade - c/o 2027)

Battle in Rocky Top National Runner Up (11U | 6th Grade - c/o 2029)

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Midget Youth Division)

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Midget Division)

Rivertown Rumble Champion (9U | Midget)

Battle in Rocky Top National Runner Up (11U | Junior)

Norsemen Conference Champions (8th Grade - c/o 2027)

Norsemen Conference Champions (7th Grade - c/o 2028)

2021 Bandits & Cougars Success

Congratulations to our 2021 Bandits and Cougars Champions and Runners Up!

Battle in Rocky Top National Champion (12U | 7th Grade)

Battle in Rocky Top National Champion (8U | Midget Youth)

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Junior Division)

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Midget Youth Division)

Rivertown Rumble Champion (11U | Junior)

NKYFL Super Bowl Runner Up (Midget Division)

Rivertown Rumble Runner Up (8U | Midget Youth)

Bandits Football Championship Tradition

2023:

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Junior Youth Division - c/o 2031)

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Midget Division - c/o )

Rivertown Rumble Champion (12U | 7th Grade - c/o 2029)

2022:

Battle in Rocky Top National Champion (14U | 8th Grade - c/o 2027)

Battle in Rocky Top National Runner Up (11U | 6th Grade - c/o 2029)

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Midget Youth Division)

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Midget Division)

Rivertown Rumble Champion (9U | Midget)

Battle in Rocky Top National Runner Up (11U | Junior)

Norsemen Conference Champions (8th Grade - c/o 2027)

Norsemen Conference Champions (7th Grade - c/o 2028)

2021:

Battle in Rocky Top National Champion (12U | 7th Grade)

Battle in Rocky Top National Champion (8U | Midget Youth)

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Junior Division)

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Midget Youth Division)

Rivertown Rumble Champion (11U | Junior)

NKYFL Super Bowl Runner Up (Midget Division)

Rivertown Rumble Runner Up (8U | Midget Youth)

2020:

Battle in Rocky Top National Champion (7U | Starter)

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Midget Youth Division)

River City Classic Tiger Bowl Champion (Starter Division)

NKYFL Super Bowl Runner Up (Junior Division)

NKYFL Super Bowl Runner Up (Junior Youth Division)

2019:

Battle in Rocky Top National Champion (12U | 8th Grade)

Battle in Rocky Top National Champion (10U | Junior Youth)

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Junior Youth Division)

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Midget Division)

NKYFL Super Bowl Runner Up (Junior Division)

River City Classic Tiger Bowl Runner Up (Starter Division)

Franklin Fall Classic Tournament Runner Up (7U | Starter)

2018:

Battle in Rocky Top National Champion (10U | Junior Youth)

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Junior Division)

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Midget Youth Division) 

Franklin Fall Classic Tournament Champion (6U | Starter Youth)

NKYFL Super Bowl Runner Up (Midget Division)

Battle in Rocky Top Runner Up (9U | Midget)

2017:

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Senior Division) 

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Midget Youth Division)

Battle in Rocky Top National Runner Up (Midget | 9U)

NKYFL Super Bowl Runner Up (Midget Division)

River City Classic Tiger Bowl Runner Up (Starter Division)

2016:

Battle in Rocky Top National Champion (11U | Junior)

NKYFL Super Bowl Champions (Junior Division)

NKYFL Super Bowl Runner up (Junior Youth Division)

NKYFL Super Bowl Runner Up (Midget Division)

NKYFL Super Bowl Runner Up (Midget Youth Division)

2015:

Battle in Rocky Top National Champion (Junior | 11U)

Battle in Rocky Top National Champion (Starter | 7U)

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Junior Youth Division)

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Junior Division)

River City Classic Tiger Bowl Runner Up (Starter Division)

2014 (Bandits Inaugural Season):

Grand Champion (Midget Division)

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Senior Division)

NKYFL Super Bowl Champion (Midget Division)

River City Classic Tiger Bowl Runner Up (Starter Division)

Conference Champion (8th Grade)

2016 Bandits National Champions

NKY Bandits Spiritwear shop

The NKY Bandits spirit shop is always open! Click Here or on the picture below to show how much you love our Bandits!

Jay Dauwe

Jay Dauwe

Director of Football

Phone: (859)803-2056

Rocky Top is a Bandits tradition!

The Bandits take their show on the road every year after our league post season is complete. The Battle in Rocky Top is the biggest national youth football tournament boasting on average 250 teams from several states. Our first year was 2013 when we took 1 division. We now take the entire program and have had much success both on and off the field.

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Northern Kentucky Youth Athletics Sponsors

These fine organizations make what we do possible. Please show your support to these amazing sponsors and thank them for their commitment to our organization. Interested in becoming a sponsor?

For more information on how to become a sponsor with NKY Athletics please contact us here!

Sponsored by St. Elizabeth Healthcare

St. Elizabeth Healthcare

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St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Greater Cincinnati region.

Sponsored by Longnecks Sports Grill

Longnecks Sports Grill

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As a loyal sponsor and home to our overflowing trophy case at the Hebron location, Longnecks Sports Grill has always been there to support NKYA. Tackle your next lunch or dinner plans at Longnecks!

Sponsored by Bailey's Car Wash

Bailey's Car Wash

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A proud NKYAthletics sponsor, Bailey’s is a local, family owned car wash providing a range of washing and detailing options for our customers! Since 2002, we have been providing outstanding services to the Northern Kentucky area. Our experience, customer service, and overall value is what sets Bailey’s apart from our competition.